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Thursday, March 24, 2011

The Real estate market is still changing. Homes are selling every day however, buyers have changed their expectations. Keeping you informed on what to expect when buying or selling a property in today’s market.

1. Buyers are opting for smaller homes

Constraints on housing market really have made buyers reevaluate what is necessary in their next home purchase. A study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that homes are expected to be ten percent smaller in the next couple of years. “To save on square footage, the living room is high on the endangered list-52 percent of builders expect it to merge with other spaces in the home by 2015 and 30 percent said it would vanish entirely.”

2. Heavy influence on purchase decisions can be swayed in favor of green and eco friendly properties

The NAHB reports that not only floor plans are changing. “68 percent of builders are including green and eco-friendly features by 2015. This includes low-E windows, engineered wood beams, water-efficient feature and energy star rating throughout.”

3. Curb Appeal is still very influential in the buyers’ willingness to buy their new home

The National Association of Realtors reports, “49 percent of buying decisions are based on curb appeal” in a normal market. Even in times of foreclosures and short sales, buyers judge whether to view a property or not by the curb appeal. Curb appeal doesn’t just affect the property being sold either; a buyer looks at the neighborhood as a whole. Improving curb appeal can be as simple as removing some weeds, retouching paint, or simply asking a neighbor to straighten their yard if you are on good terms. It may make the difference in whether you get a buyers attention or they move on the next real estate listing.

It is important as a buyer, seller, relocation, or investor to know what trends affect your real estate decision. To get in contact with a real estate expert in Tampa, Florida call SI Real Estate at (813)631-5144 or email us at YourHome@SIRealEstateInvestments.com.

SI Real Estate’s Story

The natural outgrowth of successful Saadi Investments, LLC, SI Real Estate Investmentscompletes the real estate services Pamela and Nibal Elsaadi offer the Tampa Bay market. Proud of Saadi Investments’ strong work record and delighted client base, the Elsaadis wanted to offer Global Real Estate in Every Way: All the real estate property services a buyer, seller, owner, or developer could want or need, and all with a unique level of quality and personalization.

· Buyer and seller representation

· Listings

· Investor services

· Bank owned, REO properties

· Sophisticated contract negotiations

· First-time buyer assistance

· Property management

· Expert inspection support

· Extensive Tampa Bay knowledge

The logical next step was to create SI Real Estate, a subsidiary company providing all of these services, providing Global Real Estate in Every Way.

This service portfolio blends a meaningfully creative approach to real estate with an inspiring knowledge of all facets of real estate, and serves clients throughout the entire transaction process. SI Real Estateis a one-stop resource for Tampa Bay’s real estate buyers, sellers, owners, and developers.

SI Real Estate's daily operations are based on valuing the individual: the individual client, the individual transaction, and the individual agent. SI Real Estate focuses on quality rather than volume, putting its core values of honesty, integrity, trust, and dedication into Global Real Estate in Every Way!